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What to do and see in Ellon, Scotland: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Ellon, United Kingdom including Forvie National Nature Reserve, Haddo House & Country Park, Ythanbank Reindeer, Ellon Castle Gardens, Ellon Castle Gardens.
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1. Forvie National Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 581leew
Forvie is an amazing nature reserve with a huge variety of wildlife and habitats. One of the main attractions is the Seal haul-out which can be found at the end of the reserve. The beach the seals are on is designated by Marine Scotland making it an offence to intentionally or recklessly harass them. That is why the reserve requests they are view from the other side of the river on Newburgh beach where the won't be disturbed. Repeated disturbance by visitors on Forvie has a serious impact of Seals ability to rest, moult and breed on the reserve. This is why they are legally protected from being prevented from doing it. Ythan Seal Watch is an online group based on Newburgh beach which monitors the Seals and visitors who disturb them. The point of the signs and mapped routes on the reserve is to protect the wildlife and habitats there. It is extremely disappointing that a small number of visitors to Forvie continue to ignore this legal advice and view the Seals from the beach they are on causing serious disturbances to the colony. That is what we now tackle disturbances in a very public way. Please always respect wildlife and follow all signs, maps and advice on the reserve. It is also extremely frustrating for other visitors enjoying the Seals from the other side of the estuary on Newburgh. There is no information on the Forvie reserve to advise visitors to view the Seals from there. Visitors have right of responsible access. Part of that is following all the information and advice in the car-park when visitors arrive at the waterside car-park.
2. Haddo House & Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By brianpostie - Oldmeldrum, United Kingdom
My wife and I regularly go here for a stroll round the grounds. I have mobility problems and find that this park offers a variety of walks which suit my capabilities. I am pleased to see that the majority of visitors are adhering to the government guidelines as regards social distancing. This makes our visits so much less stressful. For anyone in this area suffering pandemic stress, I would recommend a visit to Haddo House Country Park.
3. Ythanbank Reindeer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Visit and get up close to our reindeer herd from December 1st to December 24th (Closed Mondays). We also have Mediterranean miniature donkeys Jack & Frost!
Reviewed By Emslie2605 - Ellon, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed our afternoon visiting the reindeer. The woman who owns them was friendly and happy to tell us about each one of them and some interesting reindeers facts. Great thing to do to get into the Christmas spirit.
4. Ellon Castle Gardens
5. Ellon Castle Gardens
This garden contains 19 ancient English Yew trees believed to be from 500-800 years old. It also contains the ruins of a 15th Century Castle which at one time belonged to George Gordon 3rd Earl of Aberdeen. There is a 30 foot high terrace, walks and a large collection of Apple Trees. The lower garden is wheelchair friendly. Guided tours are available by application.
